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HEALTHY KIDS, HEALTHYJACKSONVILLE:PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Community Programs 2

Active Kids 2

After School 2

Healthy Eating 4

Adults & Families 6

Medical Assistance 7

School-Based Services 9

Community Organizations 10

Parks, Pools, Playgrounds & More 11

Downtown / Northside / Springfield 11

Westside 14

Arlington / Southside 17

Southside / Mandarin 20

Jacksonville Beaches 22

Various Locations 24

Sports 24

Community Recreation Centers 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS /ACTIVE KIDS

FIRST COAST YMCA

904.296.3220 / firstcoastymca.org

YMCA locations throughout the First Coast offer a wide range of activities for youth including:swimming lessons, karate, gymnastics, varioussports leagues and a kids triathlon. The YMCAalso provides youth fitness certification thatallows youth ages 9 and up to work out on thewellness floor of all YMCA branches.

LOCATIONS: VariousCOST: Fees vary, financial assistance available

THE FIRST TEE OF JACKSONVILLE

904.924.0401 / thefirstteejacksonville.org

The youth-centered golf facility where youth inJacksonville can learn the game and values ofgolf in a structured, supportive environment.

LOCATION: NorthsideCOST: Fees vary

GIRLS ON THE RUN

904.619.6763 / gotrneflorida.org

Girls on the Run (GOTR) encourages pre-teengirls to develop self-respect and healthylifestyles through running. GOTR creates life-changing experiences for all girls ages 8 – 12 by combining training for a 5K along withimportant life lessons that encourage healthyhabits, self-esteem, positive thinking and anactive lifestyle.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Fees apply

TEMPLE BUILDERS FITNESS CENTER

904.394.0856

Temple Builders is a gym associated with thePotter’s House Christian Fellowship. The gymoffers a variety of classes and programs for allages as well as an indoor heated pool.

LOCATION: WestsideCOST: Fees apply

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS /AFTER SCHOOL

THE BRIDGE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA

904.354.7799 / bridgejax.com

The Bridge of Northeast Florida offers childrenand teens programs related to healthy lifechoices including a focus on health andnutrition education and the benefits of activeand healthy lifestyles. The Bridge also offersmany recreational sports and activitiesincluding flag football, basketball, tennis, stepdancing, yoga and karate, and features acommunity garden maintained by children.

LOCATION: SpringfieldCOST: No or low-cost services

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA

904.396.4435 / bgcnf.org

The Boys & Girls Clubs serves youth ages 6 – 18through programs that focus on five core areas,one of which is sports, fitness and recreation.The most implemented program in this corearea is Triple Play. This national program takesa whole-child approach to educating boys andgirls about good nutrition, making physical

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fitness a daily practice, and developingindividual strengths and good character. Inaddition to components for the body and mind,Each Mind, Body and Soul program can standalone; yet combining them allows Clubmembers to obtain more powerful, lifelongbenefits.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Low-cost

CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY

904.493.7744 / chsfl.org/buckner

Children’s Home Society provides after-schoolcare that includes nutrition and physical activityinvolvement and education for children in foster care.

LOCATION: Arlington /SouthsideCOST: Free

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FITNESS &ANTI-OBESITY PROGRAM

904.355.1436 / communityconnectionsjax.org

The Fitness & Anti-Obesity Program atCommunity Connections teaches school-agedchildren and adolescents about the importanceof making healthy eating choices and providesinstruction on preparing healthy snacks.Students participate in regular exercise routinesand earn incentives for program participation.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Free

FIRST COAST YMCA PRYME TIME

904.296.3220 /firstcoastymca.org/explore/pryme_time

First Coast YMCA PrYme Time offers a variety ofoutdoor playtime, arts and crafts, games andsnacks, in addition to a fitness program andvarious enrichment programs. The before- andafter-school programs for school-aged childrenare offered in a fun and safe environment thatpromotes the YMCA’s four core values: caring,honesty, respect and responsibility.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Fees vary

FIRST COAST YMCA YOUTH FIT FOR LIFE

904.296.3220

First Coast YMCA’s Youth Fit For Life program isdesigned to promote healthy eating habits andincrease physical activity for children in gradesK through 5. A nutrition and health educationcomponent is provided by YMCA dieticians andhealth educators.


GIRLS ON THE RUN

904.619.6763 / gotrneflorida.org

Girls on the Run (GOTR) encourages pre-teengirls to develop self-respect and healthylifestyles through running. GOTR creates life-changing experiences for all girls ages 8 – 12 by combining training for a 5K along withimportant life lessons that encourage healthyhabits, self-esteem, positive thinking and anactive lifestyle.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Fees apply

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GIRLS, INC. OF JACKSONVILLE

904.731.9933 / girlsincjax.org

Girls, Inc. of Jacksonville serves girls ages 5 – 18 every day in after-school programs andsummer camps. After-school programs providea supportive and safe environment; homeworkassistance; and activities such as dance,computer, art, storytelling, theatre and karate.In addition to after-school programs, Girls, Inc.also provides outreach programs that build self-confidence and self-esteem, and help girlsmake better life decisions.


MALIVAI WASHINGTON YOUTH FOUNDATION

904.359.5437 / malwashington.com

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundationpromotes school success and positive life skillsthrough the sport of tennis among school-agedchildren and adolescents. Tennis gets kidsinvolved in an active and fun game and offers so much more. By connecting success on thecourt with success in life, MaliVai WashingtonYouth Foundation promotes leadership, self-esteem, sportsmanship, confidence, discipline,responsibility and the values of hard work, teamwork and individual effort.

LOCATION: NorthsideCOST: Free

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL)

904.854.6555 / jaxpal.com

The Police Athletic League (PAL) offers year-round and seasonal sports programs,after-school education and summer camps forchildren and adolescents. PAL programs areprovided through safe and structured activitiesand are available to all youth regardless of race,religion or financial status.


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THE SANCTUARY

904.356.3588 / sanctuaryon8th.org

The Sanctuary on 8th Street provides a safeenvironment for children living in Springfield.The Sanctuary offers after-school enrichment andactivities that enhance and expand children’sunderstanding of the world. The Sanctuary alsooffers summer camp programs.

LOCATION: SpringfieldCOST: Free

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS/HEALTHY EATING

BOY SCOUTS / CUB SCOUTS

904.388.0591 / nfcscouting.org

The goal of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts is toprepare boys ages 6 – 18 for life by promotingcharacter development, community involvementand personal fitness.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Low-cost

DUVAL COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION

904.255.7450 / duval.ifas.ufl.edu/4-H_duval_4-H_foundation.shtml

The 4-H Expanded Food & Nutrition EducationProgram offers youth and adolescents nutritioneducation in-school, after-school and at summercamps. Education is offered using cookingdemonstrations and physical activity andemphasizes the importance of living a healthylifestyle.


DUVAL COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu

The Duval County Cooperative Extension

Service/City of Jacksonville AgricultureDepartment is a partnership with the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture (USDA), theUniversity of Florida Institute of Food andAgricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and the City of Jacksonville. Sponsored by UF’s extensionservice, the Solutions for Your Life websiteprovides consumers and industry professionalswith a one-stop source of information on familylife, gardening, agriculture, the environmentand youth development.


EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES, INC.

904.268.8287 / empowmentresourcesinc.org

Empowerment Resources, Inc., as well as the“Journey Into Womanhood” program, helpsteens by promoting leadership development,academic performance and increased self-esteem. Parenting workshops also includenutrition and health education sessions.


FIRST COAST YMCA, INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION COUNSELING

904.296.3220 /firstcoastymca.org/explore/nutrition

First Coast YMCA offers one-hour, individualnutrition counseling sessions to people of allages. Through these sessions, participants meetone-on-one with a registered dietician andreceive a personalized diet plan to help themachieve a healthy weight. Nutrition counselorsare also available to offer education on healthiereating habits and ways to implement thosehabits.


FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN DUVAL COUNTY, COMMUNITY NUTRITION SERVICES

904.253.1000 / dchd.net/our-programs/nutrition-and-chronic-disease-prevention

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

Community Nutrition Services Division providesprograms to improve the nutrition ofunderserved adults and children throughoutJacksonville. The Community Nutrition Services Division is responsible for breast-feeding education and support, WIC andnutrition education. Specific classes offeredinclude food budgeting, nutrition counseling, and menu planning as well as fooddemonstrations and supermarket tours.


GIRL SCOUTS

904.388.4653 / girlscouts-gateway.org

Girl Scouts encourage girls to partner withcaring adults, and creates a wide range of funand challenging leadership activities thatempower them to discover, connect and takeaction to make a difference in today’s world.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Low- and no-cost

THAT-A-WEIGH KIDS®

904.887.0393 / thataweighkids.com

That-A-Weigh Kids® teaches kids and teens how to manage their weight. Developed by apediatrician, the program uses hands-onactivities, web resources, on-site learning, andplenty of support and motivation. That-A-WeighKids® offers children, teens and their familiesan alternative to a life-long battle with obesityand overweight.

LOCATION: MandarinCOST: Fees apply

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FIRST COAST YMCA, A DIFFERENT WEIGH

904.355.1436 / firstcoastymca.org

A Different Weigh is a six-month behavioralmodification program for adults focused onachieving total health through lifestyle changes,and includes a multi-disciplinary approach toweight loss. The program provides pre- andpost-assessments, bi-weekly weigh-ins, plusindividual sessions with behavioral therapists,registered dieticians, health educators andpersonal trainers. The curriculum places equalemphasis (50/50) on physical activity/exerciseand nutrition.

LOCATION: Riverside and SouthsideCOST: Fees vary

NORTHEAST FLORIDA HEALTHY START COALITION

904.723.5422 / nefhealthystart.org

Healthy Start provides free services forpregnant women and their infants and toddlers,including: childbirth education classes, healthypregnancy classes, infant care classes,breastfeeding education and support, homevisits, counseling, parenting education andsupport, and more.


NORTHEAST FLORIDA LACTATION COALITION

904.253.2361 / neflbreastfeeding.org

The Northeast Florida Lactation Coalitionprovides education for expecting and nursingmothers on healthy lifestyles, processed/friedfood intake, pre-natal health and breastfeeding.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Low- and no-cost

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS / HEALTHY EATING (continued )

THE PLAYERS CENTER FOR CHILD HEALTH,WOLFSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

904.202.WELL (9355)

THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health provideseducation on nutrition for children and theirfamilies. The sessions focus on the USDA foodguidelines and provide ways in which childrenand families can become healthy throughproper diet and exercise.

LOCATION: DowntownCOST: Fees vary

ST. VINCENT’S HEALTHCARE, WAY TO GO KIDS

904.308.7577

Way to Go Kids is a 6- to 8-week coursedesigned to teach kids about nutrition andphysical activity. Each week, a new topic relatedto nutrition is presented and children alsoparticipate in physical fitness throughchoreographed hip-hop dance routines.

LOCATION: RiversideCOST: Free

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS /ADULTS & FAMILIES

EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES, INC.

904.268.8287 / empowermentresourcesinc.org

Empowerment Resources, Inc., as well as the“Journey Into Womanhood” program helps teens by promoting leadership development,academic performance and increased self-esteem. Parenting workshops also includenutrition and health education sessions.


UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, BORN LEARNING

904.390.3225 /uwnefl.org/partnerships_bornlearning.asp

United Way of Northeast Florida’s Born Learningparenting classess enable low-income parents,grandparents and caregivers of children underage 13 to explore ways to turn everydaymoments into fun learning opportunities forchildren.


COMMUNITY PROGRAMS/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN DUVALCOUNTY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDACENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN,BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION AND SUPPORTSERVICES

904.253.2296 / dchd.net/our-programs/nutrition-and-chronic-disease-prevention

The Center for Women & Children offerspregnant /nursing women and children withMedicaid, low-insurance or no insurance thefollowing women’s health care services: breastand cervical cancer care, family planning/birthcontrol, pregnancy testing, pap smears, clinicalbreast exams, prenatal care, Healthy Start andWIC. The Center also provides children’s wellcare, sick care and immunizations.

LOCATION: DowntownCOST: Fees vary

FLORIDA KIDCARE

1.888.540.5437 / www.floridakidcare.org

Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offershealth insurance for children from birth throughage 18, even if one or both parents are working.Services include doctor visits, check-ups, shots,surgery, emergencies, prescriptions, vision,dental, mental health and more.

LOCATION: StatewideCOST: Eligibility-based

FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS

904.390.3247 / uwnefl.org/Partnerships_FSS.asp

Full Service Schools (FSS) is the only free mental health resource for children in DuvalCounty that covers behavioral help for children and individual/family counseling. Other servicesprovided by FSS include: mentoring, parentinghelp, medical /health/nursing services,eyeglasses, after-school activities and basic needs assistance.


NEMOURS CHILDREN’S CLINIC, JACKSONVILLE

904.697.3600 / nemours.org

Specialists in the Weight Management program at Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville, provideevaluation and treatment of children who areeither overweight or obese. The comprehensiveprogram is focused on helping families adopt long-term, sustainable lifestyle changes that can lead to significant improvements in a child’soverall health and well-being. Our team ofpediatric specialists includes doctors, nurses,registered dieticians, exercise specialists, andbehavioral health experts, all of whom havespecial expertise in weight management issues.Some of the services offered include: consults,support groups, group exercise, cooking andnutrition courses, family parenting and copingskills, and behavior-based goal setting.

LOCATION: Downtown / SouthbankCOST: Fees apply, depending on insurance carrier

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ST. VINCENT’S MOBILE HEALTH OUTREACH MINISTRIES

904.308.7300 / jaxhealth.com/about-us/outreach-ministries/mobile-health-outreach-ministry/

The St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Outreach Ministrytravels throughout the region to minister tounderserved and uninsured adults and children,providing immunizations, health screenings,physicals, medical testing and many otherservices, at no charge. The Mobile HealthOutreach team also provides referrals tonutritionists for follow-up, as needed, andphysical activity education.


WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITALWEIGH TO HEALTH CAMPS

904.202.4959 / wolfsonchildrens.org/programs-services/support/Pages/parent-resources.aspx

Every summer, the Behavioral Health Departmentof Wolfson Children’s Hospital holds intensive,experiential camps for children and adolescentsstruggling with weight and body image issues.The camps, which are offered in partnership withthe Yates Family YMCA in Riverside, introducechildren to the key components of a healthylifestyle, including: balanced nutrition; mindfuleating and becoming a wise consumer; reducingemotional eating and overeating; moderate,enjoyable physical activity; healthy coping skills;and improved body image and self-esteem.

LOCATION: Downtown / RiversideCOST: Fees vary, financial assistance available

WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL/NEMOURS CHILDREN’S CLINIC,JACKSONVILLE, NORTHEAST FLORIDAPEDIATRIC DIABETES CENTER

904.202.8547 / wolfsonchildrens.org/programs-services/programs/diabetes/Pages/default.aspx

The Northeast Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center,a partnership between Wolfson Children’sHospital and Nemours Children’s Clinic, is theonly center of its kind in the area. The multi-disciplinary team includes certified diabeteseducators, registered nurses, registereddieticians and pediatric endocrinologists—specially trained in the management of diabetesand diabetes-related conditions in children. A full range of diagnostic, treatment andconsulting services are offered for children andadolescents, including: type 1 diabetes, type 2diabetes, pre-diabetes, weight management and other factors contributing to the metabolicsyndrome.

LOCATION: Downtown / SouthbankCOST: Fees apply, depending on insurance carrier

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS / MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (continued )

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS/SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES

Contact your child’s school or child care centerto find out if these programs are available.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE

904.354.5918 / cisjax.org

Communities in Schools of Jacksonville (CISJ) isthe largest local provider of in-school safety netand dropout prevention services for at-riskchildren. Each year, CISJ programs reach 6,600students through a wide range of in-school andafter-school initiatives.


DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SAFE AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS

904.390.2131 / duvalschools.org

The Safe and Healthy Schools Department iscommitted to providing curricular, instructionaland behavioral support in health, physicaleducation and school climate to empowerstudents to become healthy, productive andsuccessful learners within a safe andsupportive learning environment. TheDepartment oversees school-based healtheducation and physical activity for all DuvalCounty Public School children.

LOCATION: VariousCOST: Free, included in school curricula

JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S COMMISSION NUTRITIONAL SERVICES &DEVELOPMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

904.630.6430 / jaxkids.org

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission (JCC)provides nutrition education in 28 team-up sitesthroughout Duval County. JCC creates menusand manages the Childcare Food Program toprovide after-school snacks and dinners tounderserved children. In addition, the group is asponsor of the Summer Lunch Program, whichprovides snacks and lunches to underservedchildren when school is out for the summer.


STRETCH-N-GROW

904.273.9598 / stretch-n-grow.com

Stretch-N-Grow Florida is part of aninternational network dedicated to establishinghealthy habits in young children. ThroughStretch-N-Grow, well-trained, certifiedinstructors conduct fun fitness classes atpreschools, child care centers, elementaryschools and recreation centers. By makingfitness fun, the program teaches children to love exercise and instills a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits that result ingood health, strength, confidence and positiveattitudes. Stretch-N-Grow also offersworkshops to keep staff motivated andeducated, as well as help bring new and funideas for incorporating fitness into theclassroom.


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Agencies listed below do not provide directservices, but do offer community developmentassistance and health education resources.Contact these organizations if you are interestedin learning more about their involvement withthe Healthy Jacksonville Childhood ObesityPrevention Coalition.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS FLORIDA

866.762.2237 / dcf.state.fl.us/ess/

Find out about and apply for benefits and findother organizations that offer help.

HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA

904.301.3678 / hpcnef.org

Community planning and research on behavior change.

HEALTHY JACKSONVILLE CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION COALITION

904.253.2520 / hjcopc.org

The mission of the Healthy JacksonvilleChildhood Obesity Prevention Coalition(HJCOPC) is to prevent and reduce obesity inchildren and adolescents by promoting healthyand active lifestyles for children in DuvalCounty. The HJCOPC represents more than 100area nonprofits along with other interestedindividuals committed to the sole purpose ofworking on behalf of children.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL COUNCIL

904.279.0885, ext. 130 / nefrpc.org

The Northeast Florida Regional Councilinfluences policy related to land use and school settings.

URBAN DYNAMICS CORPORATION

904.246.7075

The Urban Dynamics Corporation works to create opportunities to build school andcommunity gardens in order to improve access to healthy foods.

WAR ON POVERTY FLORIDA

904.766.7275 / waronpoverty.org

War on Poverty’s work is focused on communitygardens; community asset analysis; communityorganization and engagement; and youthdevelopment.

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PARKS, POOLS, PLAYGROUNDS & MORE (Listed by Neighborhood)

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PARKSJaxParks.com

DOWNTOWN / NORTHSIDE /SPRINGFIELD

RECREATION

BANK OF AMERICA FAMILY YMCA50 N. Laura StreetJacksonville, FL 32202904.356.9622

FIRST TEE OF JACKSONVILLE1157 Golfair BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32209904.924.0401thefirstteejacksonville.org

FORESTVIEW ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION9027 Wilton AvenueJacksonville, FL 32208904.768.0077

GATE CITY GOLF ASSOCIATION6727 Hema RoadJacksonville, FL 32209904.765.8517

GRAND PARK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION2500 W. 20th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.476.3587leaguelineup.com/gpaafootball

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON FAMILY YMCA5700 Cleveland RoadJacksonville, FL 32209904.765.3589

JACKSONVILLE BMX1946 Ray Greene DriveJacksonville, FL 32218904.386.1750jacksonvillebmx.com

JERRY WILLIAMSON MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL2839 Dunn AvenueJacksonville, FL 32218904.765.2441jerrywilliamsonmartialarts.com

JESSIE BALL DUPONT YMCA7373 Old Kings Road S.Jacksonville, FL 32217904.731.2006

KOOKER PARK1420 E. 20th StreetJacksonville, FL 32206

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) – EASTSIDE1050 Franklin StreetJacksonville, FL 32206904.358.6767jaxpal.com

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) – NORTHSIDE2165 W. 33rd StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.355.3308jaxpal.com

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) – TEAM UP1301 Palm AvenueJacksonville, FL 32254904.695.1795jaxpal.com

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) – WESTSIDE,MALLISON PARK441 Day AvenueJacksonville, FL 32254904.381.1101jaxpal.com

SCOTT PARK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION2745 Hamilton CircleJacksonville, FL 32209904.387.6631

SHANDS JACKSONVILLE YMCA580 W. 8th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.244.9350

TIGER ACADEMY YMCA6079 Bagley RoadJacksonville, FL 32209904.309.6840

DOWNTOWN/NORTHSIDE/SPRINGFIELD

POOLS

ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL POOL128 W. 30th StreetJacksonville, FL 32206904.630.0281

CHARLES CLARK POOL8739 Sibbald RoadJacksonville, FL 32208904.768.6422

CLANZEL T. BROWN POOL4515 Moncrief RoadJacksonville, FL 32209904.768.1330

EMMETT REED POOL1093 6th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.630.0829

EUGENE BUTLER MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL900 Acorn StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.630.0322

GRAND PARK POOL2740 Division StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.630.0282

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PARKS, POOLS, PLAYGROUNDS & MORE (continued )

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JULIUS GUINYARD POOL1359 Jefferson StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.630.0994

MALLISON POOL3133 Lenox AvenueJacksonville, FL 32254 904.388.2639

RAINES HIGH SCHOOL POOL3663 Raines AvenueJacksonville, FL 32209904.765.0920

RIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL POOL5820 Van Gundy RoadJacksonville, FL 32208904.766.5319

ROBERT F. KENNEDY POOL1139 Ionia StreetJacksonville, FL 32206904.630.0939

DOWNTOWN / NORTHSIDE /SPRINGFIELD

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

A. PHILIP RANDOLPH HERITAGE PARK1096 A. Philip Randolph BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32206

Walking, Running, Playground

BARNEY BROWNING PARK6014 Norwood AvenueJacksonville, FL 32208

CONFEDERATE PLAYGROUNDS949 Hubbard StreetJacksonville, FL 32206

EMMETT REED PARK1093 W. 6th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209

Basketball, Pool, Tennis, Gymnasium

EUGENE M. GLOVER PLAYGROUND1701 Myrtle AvenueJacksonville, FL 32209

FLORIDA C. DWIGHT MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND1199 W. Church StreetJacksonville, FL 32204

FLOSSIE BRUNSON EASTSIDE PARK1050 Franklin StreetJacksonville, FL 32202

Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Fields,Playgrounds

FT. GEORGE ISLAND CULTURAL STATE PARKState Road A1A SouthJacksonville, FL 32226904.251.2320

Walking, Running, Biking

Did You Know? There are more than 300 parks throughoutJacksonville. Visit JaxParks.com for a complete list.

GRUNTHAL PARK1660 W. 13th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209

Basketball, Tennis, Playground

HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK10980 Hecksher DriveJacksonville, FL 32226904.251.3335

Playground, Swimming, Fishing, Wind surfing,Boating, Bird watching, Boat ramp

JACKSONVILLE’S RIVER WALK201 E. Coastline DriveJacksonville, FL 32202

Walking, Running

LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK12157 Hecksher DriveJacksonville, FL 32226904.251.2320

Walking, Running, Biking, Swimming, Kayaking

METROPOLITAN PARK1410 Gator Bowl BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32202904.696.5980

Playgrounds, Kids Kampus, Boat dock, Grills

MITCHELL CENTER AND PARK1010 Acorn StreetJacksonville, FL 32209

MURRAY HILL PLAYGROUNDS4208 Kingsbury StreetJacksonville, FL 32205

Walking, Baseball, Basketball, Playground

NORTH SHORE PARK7901 Pearl StreetJacksonville, FL 32208

Walking, Playground, Fishing pier

PUMPKIN HILL CREEK STATE PRESERVE13802 Pumpkin Hill RoadJacksonville, FL 32226904.696.5980

Walking, Running, Biking, Equestrian

WESTSIDERECREATION

ARGYLE FOREST YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATIONCecil FieldLake Fretwell Park904.317.8739argylespartans.com

Football, Cheerleading

CARTERS MARTIAL ARTS INSTITUTE8029 W. Ramona BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32221904.742.7007cmaikarate.com

CEDAR HILLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION6709 Watoma StreetJacksonville, FL 32210904.771.9277

CLAUDE J. YATES YMCA221 Riverside AvenueJacksonville, FL 32202904.355.1436

FIRST COAST TAEKWONDO7540 103rd Street, Suite 109Jacksonville, FL 32210904.778.2348firstcoasttaekwondo.com

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GYMNASTICS UNLIMITED5525 Lenox AvenueJacksonville, FL 32205904.783.8043gymunlimitedfl.com

JACKSONVILLE BMX1946 Ray Greene DriveJacksonville, FL 32218904.252.9923jacksonvillebmx.com

LAKESHORE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION5300 Park StreetJacksonville, FL 32205904.384.1427lakeshoresports.net

Football, Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball

LAVILLA SPORTSMAN CLUB7977 New Kings RoadJacksonville, FL 32219904.993.6035


MARIETTA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION361 Bulls Bay HighwayJacksonville, FL 32220904.786.5682

NORMANDY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION10727 Normandy BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32221904.693.3322normandysports.com

NORTH JAX SPORTS ASSOCIATION12135 Harts RoadJacksonville, FL 32218Eteamz.com/njsafootball


RIVER CITY ALL STARS14600-44 Duval Place WestJacksonville, FL 32218904.382.3633homeoftherockets.com

Cheerleading, Dance, Gymnastics

SWEETWATER ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION6974 Wilson BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32210904.573.0912


TAIJI KUNG FU ACADEMY6920 103rd StreetJacksonville, FL 32210904.777.2287taijikungfuacademy.com

VICTORY POINTE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB6750 Ramona BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32205904.693.1810

Basketball

WESTSIDE FOOTBALL LEAGUE6045 105th StreetJacksonville, FL 32244904.777.3800

Football, Cheerleading, Dance

WESTSIDE SOCCER LEAGUE5845 Ortega Boulevard, Suite 4Jacksonville, FL 32210904.317.4501westsidesoccer.org

WHITE HOUSE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION11100 General AvenueJacksonville, FL 32220904.693.2458gowhca.com

Baseball, T-Ball, Softball

WESTSIDE

POOLS

BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL POOL345 Chestnut StreetJacksonville, FL 32234904.266.2478

CECIL AQUATICS CENTER13611-A Normandy BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32221904.573.8994

ED WHITE HIGH SCHOOL POOL1700 Old Middleburg RoadJacksonville, FL 32210904.783.4958

FORREST HIGH SCHOOL POOL5530 Firestone RoadJacksonville, FL 32244904.573.2485

LAKESHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL2519 Bayview RoadJacksonville, FL 32210904.387.1772

ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL POOL1200 S. McDuff AvenueJacksonville, FL 32205904.387.6959

WESTSIDE

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

BOONE PARK3700 Park StreetJacksonville, FL 32205

Walking, Running, Tennis, Playground

DINSMORE BOAT RAMP AND PLAYGROUND6800 Dunn AvenueJacksonville, FL 32219

DINSMORE PLAYGROUND10632 Old Kings RoadJacksonville, FL 32219

MURRAY DRIVE PLAYGROUND1187 Murray DriveJacksonville, FL 32205

ORTEGA HILLS PLAYGROUND5000 Greenway DriveJacksonville, FL 32244

STINSON PARK4050 San Juan AvenueJacksonville, FL 32210

Playground, Walking

STOCKTON PARK4021 Ortega BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32210

Walking, Fishing

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SWEETWATER PLAYGROUND7220 Esther StreetJacksonville, FL 32210

TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK7000 Roosevelt BlvdJacksonville, FL 32244

Playground, Walking /Biking Trails, Vollyball

WESTRIDGE PARK2301 Maple Grove RoadJacksonville, FL 32221

WESTWOOD PARK5900 W. Tampico RoadJacksonville, FL 32244

WILEY ROAD PLAYGROUND2150 Lane AvenueJacksonville, FL 32210

WILLOWBRANCH PARK2870 Sydney StreetJacksonville, FL 32205

Playground, Basketball, Softball

ARLINGTON/SOUTHSIDE

RECREATION

ARLINGTON FAMILY YMCA9119 Merrill RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.744.2233

ARLINGTON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION6400 Macy AvenueJacksonville, FL 32211904.708.9051


ARLINGTON LITTLE LEAGUE6350 Fort Caroline RoadJacksonville, FL 32277904.744.3055alljax.org

Baseball, Softball, Special Needs

BARBARA THOMPSON SCHOOL OF DANCE8595 Beach Boulevard, Suite 310Jacksonville, FL 32216904.997.0002

Dance, Gymnastics

DYNAMITE ALL STARS12777-6 Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32225904.221.5544facebook.com/N.FL.DynamiteAllStars

Cheerleading

FIRST CLASS ATHLETICS6026 Bowendale AvenueJacksonville, FL 32216904.828.3505fcathletics.com

Cheerleading, Dance, Gymnastics, Tumbling

FIRST COAST ARTS & SPORTS CLUB10539 Craig Industrial Drive, #4Jacksonville, FL 32225904.504.3946firstcoast-artsandsports.com

Cheerleading, Tumbling, Acrobatics, Wrestling

FIRST COAST SOCCER ASSOCIATION2850 Hodges BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32224904.223.3606firstcoastsoccer.com

FIRST COAST YMCA830 1 Fort Caroline RoadJacksonville, FL 32277firstcoastymca.org

Swimming, Karate, Gymnastics, Basketball

FLYING FISH SWIM TEAM4131 Ferber RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.477.4629ffst.us

FORT CAROLINE ARCHERY CLUB11678 Fort Caroline RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.996.0011fortcarolinearchers.com

FORT CAROLINE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION11751 McCormick RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.564.2080gofcaa.org

Baseball

GLAM CHEER AND DANCE445 Tresca Road, #104Jacksonville, FL 32225904.382.8048glamcheeranddance.com

GREATER ARLINGTON SOCCER CLUB11751 McCormick RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.744.5490arlingtonfc.org

HENDRICKS AVENUE COMMUNITY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION4001 Hendricks AvenueJacksonville, FL 32207904.348.6328habchurch.com/hacaa/

JACKSONVILLE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION11661 Philips HighwayJacksonville, FL 32256904.854.2323jjva.com

JAX KARATE11120 McCormick RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.994.4943jaxkarate.com

JUNIOR TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM10239 Golf Club DriveJacksonville, FL 32256904.997.2004deerwoodclub.com

Tennis

KARATE ARTS ACADEMY OF SELF DEFENSE7801 Lonestar RoadJacksonville, FL 32211904.722.0110karateartsflorida.com

KINGDOM PANTHERS SPORTS12335 Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32225904.470.4617


MCCUMBER GOLF ACADEMY1 UNF Drive, Building 48Jacksonville, FL 32224904.620.2050mccumbergolf.com/golf_academy

MINDFUL MOTION YOGA3546 St. Johns Bluff Road, Unit 19Jacksonville, FL 32246904.996.2500mindfulmotion-yoga.com

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NORTH FLORIDA GYMNASTICS AND CHEER12777-6 Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32246904.221.5544nfgymcheer.com

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) –SOUTHSIDE/MONUMENT3450 Monument RoadJacksonville, FL 32225904.854.6555jaxpal.com

Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Football,Karate, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field, Special Needs

PINE FOREST ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION3939 Grant RoadJacksonville, FL 32207904.708.9051


SOUTHSIDE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION POP WARNER2115 Dean RoadJacksonville, FL 32216904.855.1307

TNT GYMNASTICS AND FITNESS2683 St. Johns Bluff Road, Suite 107Jacksonville, FL 32246904.998.8681tntgymfit.com

Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Tumbling, Fitness, Dance

UNITED MARTIAL ARTS6180-6 Fort Caroline RoadJacksonville, FL 32277904.762.9687unitedmartialartsjax.net

ARLINGTON / SOUTHSIDE

POOLS

ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL POOL4412 Barnes RoadJacksonville, FL 32207904.448.6895

FORT CAROLINE POOL4131 Ferber RoadJacksonville, FL 32277904.744.5612

PINE FOREST POOL2335 Gattis LaneJacksonville, FL 32207904.398.0591

SAN SOUCI POOL (ADOLPH WURN PARK)2115 Dean RoadJacksonville, FL 32216904.724.8218

SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL POOL2750 John Prom BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32246904.642.5900

TERRY PARKER HIGH SCHOOL POOL7301 Parker School RoadJacksonville, FL 32211904.723.6144

WOODLAND ACRES POOL8200 Kona AvenueJacksonville, FL 32211904.724.6169

ARLINGTON / SOUTHSIDE

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

ARLINGTON LIONS CLUB PARK4322-1 Richard Denby Gatlin RoadJacksonville, FL 32277

Walking, Playground, Fishing

BLUE CYPRESS PARK4012 University Boulevard N.Jacksonville, FL 32277

Walking, Swimming, Soccer, Canoeing,Playground, Fishing, Golf, Tennis

CASTAWAY ISLAND PRESERVE2885 San Pablo Road S.Jacksonville, FL 32224904.630.4100

Walking, Biking, Running, Canoeing, Outdoortheatre for wildlife education

GERRIE’S PARK6629 Fort Caroline RoadJacksonville, FL 32277

Playground

JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM AND GARDENS1445 Millcoe RoadJacksonville, FL 32225

Walking, Biking, Running

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PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY PARK1709 Lansdowne RoadJacksonville, FL 32211

SAN PABLO PLAYGROUND801 18th Avenue N.Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

ST. NICHOLAS PLAYGROUND2260 Spring Park RoadJacksonville, FL 32207

Basketball, Playground, Softball

UNF CAMPUS TRAILS1 UNF DriveJacksonville, FL 32224

Walking, Running, Biking

VICTORY PARK3781 University Club BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32277

Walking, Field, Playground, Tennis

SOUTHSIDE / MANDARIN

RECREATION

BAYMEADOWS YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION8000 Baymeadows Road E.Jacksonville, FL 32257904.392.6831byaafootball.com



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BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA YMCA4800 Deerwood Parkway, Bldg. 300Jacksonville, FL 32246904.905.0010

BROOKS FAMILY YMCA10423 Centurion Parkway N.Jacksonville, FL 32256904.854.2000

BULLDOG BOXING9556 Historic Old Kings Rd S.Jacksonville, FL 32257904.982.0063

Boxing, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defense

CHAMPIONS GYMNASTICS CLUB9410 Historic Kings Road S.Jacksonville, FL 32257904.732.6040championsgymnasticsofjax.com

FLAGLER CENTER FAMILY YMCA12735 Gran Bay Parkway W., Suite 201Jacksonville, FL 32258904.370.9622

JACKSONVILLE ACADEMY OF GYMNASTICS11339 Distribution Avenue E.Jacksonville, FL 32256904.683.1767jaxacademygym.com

KOREAN TAEKWONDO INSTRUCTION13529 Beach Boulevard, Suite 206 & 207BJacksonville, FL 32246904.821.1144ktaflorida.com

MANDARIN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION11808 Fayal DriveJacksonville, FL 32258904.268.8303letsgomaa.org

Football, Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball

MANDARIN SPORTS ASSOCIATIONmandarinsports.org

Baseball

SAN JOSE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION7641 Powers AvenueJacksonville, FL 32217904.737.1177 freeteams.net/sanjoseaa

Baseball

SUN BELT MARTIAL ARTS – MANDARIN10501-1 San Jose BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32257904.260.0678sunbeltmartialarts.com

STARLIGHT GYMNASTICS3000 Plummer Cove RoadJacksonville, FL 32223904.260.4866starlightjax.com

WILLIAMS FAMILY YMCA10415 San Jose BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32257904.292.1660

WORLD CLASS GYMNASTICS AND CHEERLEADING9545-1 San Jose BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32257904.262.2002wcgymnastics.com

Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Tumbling

WORLD RHYTHMICS6005 Powers Avenue, Suite 210Jacksonville, FL 32217904.537.1888worldrhythmicsgymnastics.com

Gymnastics


POOLS

MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL POOL4831 Greenland RoadJacksonville, FL 32258904.292.1541

WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL POOL7000 Powers AvenueJacksonville, FL 32217904.448.6894


PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

9A/BAYMEADOWS REGIONAL PARK8000 Baymeadows Road E.Jacksonville, FL 32256

Walking, Playground, Soccer

JACKSONVILLE BEACHES

RECREATION

ACROJAX GYM1250 Shetter Avenue, Unit 4Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.402.4200acrojaxgym.com

ASIAN DRAGON MARTIAL ARTS725 Atlantic BoulevardNeptune Beach, FL 32233904.891.6891admakarate.com

BAILEY’S POWERHOUSE GYM753-2 Atlantic BoulevardAtlantic Beach, FL 32233 904.242.4967baileysgym.com

BAILEY’S POWERHOUSE GYM1352 Beach BoulevardJacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.241.5227baileysgym.com

BEACHES BASKETBALL212 5th Street N.Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.349.2611tommyhulihanbasketball.com

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COASTAL KICKS501 15th Avenue S.Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.372.9960coastalkicks.com

Soccer

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONVILLE1050 N. Davis StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.353.6300dsaj.org

Special Needs Soccer, Basketball

HUGUENOT TENNIS FACILITY218 16th Avenue S.Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.247.6221

INFINITY ALL STARS14255 Beach BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32250904.223.7600infinityallstars.com

Cheerleading, Dance, Gymnastics

JACKSONVILLE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU1475 Atlantic BoulevardNeptune Beach, FL 32266904.242.9343jaxbjj.com

JAX BEACH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION277 Penman RoadJacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.247.3468jaxbeachjaguars.com


JAX BEACH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION1400 Seabreeze AvenueJacksonville Beach, FL 32250904.955.5433jaxbeachbaseball.com

Baseball, T-Ball


POOLS

BEACHES AQUATIC CENTER297 Aquatic DriveAtlantic Beach, Florida 32233 904.246.3822bacpool.com

FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL POOL700 Seagate AvenueNeptune Beach, FL 32266904.247.6327


PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

SOUTHGATE BEACH AND SUNSHINE PLAYGROUND2508 South Beach ParkwayJacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Walking, Running, Basketball, Sand Volleyball, Tennis, Playground

WINGATE PARK501 Penman Road S.Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Baseball, Football, Batting cages, Driving range, Softball, T-ball, Dog Park

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VARIOUS LOCATIONS

SPORTS

BASL ADULT AND YOUTH SOCCER3605 Phillips HighwayJacksonville, FL 32207904.395.5525basl.com

GODSPEED ELITE SPORTS PERFORMANCE11653 Central Parkway, Suite 212Jacksonville, FL 32224904.379.9480godspeedelitesports.com

MAYPORT SPORTSMayport Naval Air Station

904.270.5018

Soccer

SOCCER SHOTS904.707.2121soccershots.org

SWIMMING SAFARI11702 Beach Boulevard Suite 101Jacksonville, Fl 32246904.260.1836swimmingsafari.com

UPWARD BASKETBALLupward.org/kids/kidsbasketball

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTERS

BALIS COMMUNITY CENTER1513 LaSalle StreetJacksonville, FL 32207904.306.2148

BETHESDA CENTER AND PARK10790 Key Haven BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32218904.764.5531

BLUE CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER4012 University Boulevard N.Jacksonville, FL 32277904.745.5466

CARVILL COMMUNITY CENTER1302 Carvill AvenueJacksonville, FL 32208904.764.5194

CECIL RECREATION CENTER13611 Normandy BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32221904.573.3157jaxparks.com

CLANZEL T. BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER4575 Moncrief RoadJacksonville, FL 32209904.764.8752

CUBA HUNTER GYMNASIUM AND COMMUNITY CENTER3620 Bedford RoadJacksonville, FL 32207904.858.1366

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EDITH BROWN FORD CENTER2839 W. Beaver StreetJacksonville, FL 32254904.388.2640

EMMETT REED COMMUNITY CENTER1093 W. 6th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.630.0958

HENRY T. JONES COMMUNITY CENTER3856 Grant RoadJacksonville, FL 32207904.399.0615

JACKSONVILLE ICE ANDSPORTS COMPLEX3605 Philips HighwayJacksonville, FL 32207904.399.3223jaxiceandsportscomplex.com

JOHNNY WALKER COMMUNITY CENTER2500 West 20th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209904.630.0321

JULIAN W. BARRS COMMUNITY CENTER10151 Crystal Springs RoadJacksonville, FL 32221904.693.4909

KENNEDY COMMUNITY CENTER1133 Ionia StreetJacksonville, FL 32206904.630.0933

LEGENDS CENTER5130 Soutel DriveJacksonville, FL 32208904.255.4050

MARY LENA GIBBS COMMUNITY CENTER6974 Wilson BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32210904.573.3153

McGIRTS CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER8435 118th StreetJacksonville, FL 32244

OCEANWAY CENTER AND PLAYGROUND12215 Sago AvenueJacksonville, FL 32218904.751.3386

WINDY HILL COMMUNITY BUILDING10540 Anders BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32246904.565.2669

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